Police Department Urges the Public

Police are requesting drivers to refrain from giving money to beggars on the road near traffic signals.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Indika Hapugoda stated this while participating in a press conference held at the Government Information Department.

Accordingly, the police say that if money is given to beggars near traffic signals, a fine will be imposed.

It is reported that this decision has been taken to prevent inconvenience caused to the public, including drivers, by beggars near traffic signals.